Alcohol And Tobacco Permit And Tax Specialist

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

This position is with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Assistant Administrator – Permitting and Taxation – National Revenue Center. The specialist enforces federal permit, bond, and registration provisions governing alcohol and tobacco businesses. The work includes evaluating applications to start, change, or terminate a business; accounting for regulated products by comparing and analyzing documents and database information; and reviewing transaction and operating reports, variance requests, trade name additions, tax returns, and claims. The specialist also provides applicants, producers, and manufacturers with advice and technical assistance regarding industry trends, mergers, and changes in federal and state laws that may affect business practices. The announcement covers GS-9 and GS-11 levels; employees selected at a lower grade level receive training to develop the ability to perform the GS-11 duties.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-9 evaluating applications for permission to commence, change, or terminate a regulated business and analyzing transaction reports, variance requests, or tax returns to detect discrepancies, irregularities, diversion, or fraudulent documents; alternatively, qualifying doctoral-level education or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11, if applicable, must have 52 weeks at the GS-9 level.
• For GS-9, at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level or equivalent reviewing reports, tax returns, or other documents to identify discrepancies, irregularities, diversion, or fraudulent submissions; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-9, if applicable, must have 52 weeks at the GS-7 level.
• Current federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
• Education used to qualify generally must be from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education requires proof of creditability as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested and undergo a Public Trust background investigation.
• Use Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Complete the Personal Identity Verification process using two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Federal Alcohol Administration Act permit provisions and Internal Revenue Code permit, bond, and registration provisions related to alcohol and tobacco.
• Study and evaluate applications from persons seeking permission to commence, change, or terminate businesses under laws and regulations governing the alcohol and tobacco industries.
• Determine whether regulated products are completely accounted for by comparing and analyzing documents and data, including tax returns, periodic reports, and information stored in Bureau databases.
• Analyze transaction reports, operating reports, variance requests, trade name additions, tax returns, and claims.
• Provide applicants, producers, and manufacturers with advice and technical assistance concerning industry trends, mergers, and changes in federal and state laws that could affect business practices.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods; the government pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level